Balloon tracheoplasty for tracheal stenosis after prolonged intubation: a simple procedure, but is it effective?
Abstract Background Tracheal stenosis following prolonged intubation is a relatively rare but serious problem. This condition is usually managed by surgical or endoscopic interventions. Bronchoscopic balloon dilatation for tracheal stenosis is considered a valuable tool used for the management of tr...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2021-07-01
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Series: | The Cardiothoracic Surgeon |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43057-021-00052-5 |